Mutellina adonidifolia

Mutellina adonidifolia · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (15 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Mutelliina adonidifolia, is a remarkable medicinal plant cherished in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, it offers significant therapeutic potential in treating various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and pharmacological properties is essential for exploring its role in natural medicine and wellness.

Family
Apiaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Fruit
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Mutellina Purpurea · Meum Mutellina · 14 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Mutellina adonidifolia

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

German:

  • Adonisblättrige Mutterwurz
  • Alpen-Mutterwurz

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Mutellina.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Apiales
Family Apiaceae
Genus Mutellina

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is widely distributed across several regions within Middle Europe. It can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Austria. Its presence is also documented throughout the territories of Czechia and Slovakia. Furthermore, the species inhabits various parts of Germany and Poland. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant extends into Switzerland.

Region Area
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia
Middle Europe Germany
Middle Europe Poland
Middle Europe Switzerland
Southwestern Europe France
Southeastern Europe Albania
Southeastern Europe Bulgaria
Southeastern Europe Greece
Southeastern Europe Italy

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Mutellina adonidifolia has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit.

Plant parts reported in Mutellina adonidifolia
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Fruit 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Fruit

  1. Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association
  2. Planta medica

Chemicals

Mutellina adonidifolia has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Bisabolol, MYRCENE, (R)-Limonene, (S)-Limonene, Auraptenol.

Chemicals reported in Mutellina adonidifolia
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Bisabolol 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
MYRCENE 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(R)-Limonene 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(S)-Limonene 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Auraptenol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hyuganin A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hyuganin C 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hyuganin D 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
LIMONENE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Osthol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Bisabolol

  1. Medical principles and practice : international journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre
  2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

MYRCENE

  1. Medical principles and practice : international journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre
  2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

(R)-Limonene

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

(S)-Limonene

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Auraptenol

  1. Planta medica

Hyuganin A

  1. Planta medica

Hyuganin C

  1. Planta medica

Hyuganin D

  1. Planta medica

LIMONENE

  1. Medical principles and practice : international journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre

Osthol

  1. Planta medica